Madison County, IN Highlights

Education

The level of education of our workforce is a critical factor for economic and community development. It often provides insight into the skill levels of a local area. The metrics provided here focus on the attainment of degrees and high school graduates' higher education intent. The type of work (occupations) residents perform can also assist in understanding skill levels.

Educational Attainment

1970

1980

1990

2000

2016

Total Population 25 and Older

73,828

81,189

84,886

89,458

89,705

Less than 9th Grade

19,942

13,998

7,521

5,011

2,630

9th to 12th, No Diploma

15,965

14,807

15,016

12,770

8,610

High School Graduate (incl. equiv.)

27,418

35,915

34,954

35,800

35,173

Some College, No Degree

13,472

17,648

19,822

Associate Degree

3,972

5,359

7,868

Bachelors Degree

5,645

7,927

10,451

Graduate or Professional Degree*

4,306

4,943

5,151

Source: U.S. Census Bureau & American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates*Graduate or Professional Degree data include Doctorate Degrees

High School Graduates Going on to Higher Education

2005

2006

2007

2008

Total Graduates

1,109

1,109

1,126

1,103

Total to Higher Education

934

948

984

935

Four-Year Institution

651

633

661

595

Two-Year Institution

137

198

185

195

Vocational/Tech.

146

117

138

145

Military

29

35

28

36

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Educational Attainment in 2000 and 2016

2000

Pct. ofPop. 25+

2015

Pct. ofPop. 25+

Total Population 25+

89,458

100.0%

89,705

100.0%

Less than 9th Grade

5,011

5.6%

2,630

2.9%

9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma

12,770

14.3%

8,610

9.6%

High School Graduate (incl. equivalency)

35,800

40.0%

35,173

39.2%

Some College, No Degree

17,648

19.7%

19,822

22.1%

Associate's Degree

5,359

6.0%

7,868

8.8%

Bachelor's Degree

7,927

8.9%

10,451

11.7%

Graduate or Professional Degree**

4,943

5.5%

5,151

5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau & American Community Survey 5 year estimates.*Graduate or Professional Degree data include Doctorate Degrees